Worse

• Johnson and Scott (1976)- Weapon focused effect

  CONDITION 1:

  1. Ppts were asked to wait outside the laboritory
  2. They 'overheard' and argument and glass breaking
  3. Then saw a man come out with bloody knife
• Johnson and Scott (1976)- Weapon focused effect

  Results:

  When asked to identify the man

  Condition 1- 30%

  Condition 2- 50%
• Tunnel vision theory


  People have an enhanced memory for centeral events
• Johnson and Scott - Weapon focused effect

  CONDITION 2

  • Ppts asked to wait outside the laboratory
  • Overheard a casual conversation
  • Man cam out holding a pen with hands covered in grease